Hammer Fiber Optics Holdings Corp. (d/b/a Hammer Communications) (OTCQB: HMMR), a telecommunications company investing in the future of wireless technology, this morning announced the launch of a Mobile Network Services Provider program in tandem with 1stPoint Communications. Per the update, Hammer will assist wireless Internet service providers and cable operators in second and third tier markets, increasing their subscriber base quickly. Using patented AIR technology, Hammer can provide high-speed wireless triple play service, using the DOCSIS and pre-5G standards, to residential communities and small businesses. “This is the beginning of the transformation of Hammer Communications,” Mark Stogdill, founder of Hammer, stated in the news release. “Our model supports the strategic vision of our management team and Board of Directors. The Air system is capable of supporting not only a residential access network, but can empower carriers, municipalities and customers to deploy a variety of applications through our network.”

Hammer Fiber Optic Holdings Corp. (OTCQB: HMMR) is a telecommunications company investing in the future of wireless technology whose holdings include Hammer Fiber Optic Investments, Ltd. D/B/A Hammer Communications, that offers internet, voice, video and data services in New Jersey, through both direct fiber as well as its wireless fiber platform, Hammer Wireless® AIR technology. The Hammer Wireless Air technology can support a variety of applications including mobile-to-mobile, wireless DOCSIS, IoT and Smart City support as well as pre-5G network applications. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.HammerComm.com

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